Kamala Harris' Massive Woman Problem

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Kamala Harris's tenure as Vice President has been nothing short of a disaster, and the harshest critics aren't just coming from the expected corners of the political spectrum—they're coming from women. In a recent focus group of Wisconsin women, Harris's performance was eviscerated in terms that left no room for misinterpretation: these women see her as unfit, ineffective, and incompetent.

Elise Jordan facilitated the discussion, which quickly turned into a brutal takedown of Harris’s perceived abilities compared to President Biden. “I think she’s worse,” one participant bluntly stated. Another pointedly criticized Harris's handling of immigration: “She doesn’t even know what’s going on at the border. That’s what she was supposed to be doing.” It's a damning indictment that the Vice President, tasked with crucial national issues, is viewed as utterly failing in her duties.

The disdain didn't stop there. When Jordan asked if there was anyone Harris could appoint as her vice-presidential pick to gain their support, the response was unequivocal: “I would never consider voting for her. I would consider RFK Jr. way before voting for her.” This reaction underscores a profound and personal rejection of Harris—not just her policies but her as a political figure. These women see through the superficial appeal of her historic candidacy and focus instead on her glaring deficiencies.

The prospect of a woman president should be an exciting milestone, but when Jordan asked when America might see its first female president, the answer was chilling for Harris: “When there is a competent one.” The women in the focus group didn't hold back their disdain for Harris, with comments ranging from “I don’t get a good feel for her” to “I think she’s an idiot.” Such unfiltered opinions reveal a deep-seated belief that Harris lacks the intellect and acumen necessary for high office.

When pressed on why they held such a low opinion of her intelligence, the group’s response was devastatingly straightforward: “Because she hasn’t done anything in the time that she’s had. She’s not real smart.” This assessment is not just a critique of Harris's tenure but a condemnation of her entire political career. It reflects a broader sentiment that she is out of her depth, a perception that could cripple any future ambitions she might harbor.

The notion that Kamala Harris would naturally attract female voters because of her gender is not only misguided but insultingly simplistic. These women voters demand substance and results, not just symbolic gestures. Harris’s inability to deliver on her promises or show effective leadership is glaringly obvious to those who are expected to support her the most.

In critical swing states like Wisconsin, this sentiment is particularly dangerous for Harris and the Democratic Party. The feedback from these women is a stark reminder that empty rhetoric and identity politics are no substitute for genuine leadership and competency. The Democratic Party must wake up to this reality or risk alienating a crucial voter base.

Kamala Harris’s political future is in jeopardy, not because she’s a woman, but because she has failed to demonstrate the qualities that voters, especially women voters, demand from their leaders. The message from Wisconsin women is clear: they are not interested in voting for Harris simply because of her gender. They want a leader who is intelligent, competent, and capable of addressing the issues that matter to them.

Until Harris can prove she is more than a token candidate, her chances of ascending to the presidency are slim to none. The dream of a first female president will have to wait for a leader who embodies the strengths and skills necessary to earn the respect and trust of the American people. For Kamala Harris, the clock is ticking, and the patience of women voters is running out.